Puerto PrincesaSubterranean River National Park–The Park is located in the Saint Paul mountain range and the entrance to the underground park is just a short hike from Sabang. This is said to be one of the longest underground river in the world.

El Nido– This is one of the most beautiful places in the whole Philippinesand it’s a great best to dive and snorkel, island hop or just to relax and lie comfortably on the beach.

Honda Bay– is just a 30 minutes’ drive from Puerto Princesa. Honda Bay is a must go to place too if you’re in Palawan. Island hopping is a popular activity in Honda bay among foreign and local tourists alike

Coron– Coron is another gorgeous destination in Northern Palawan. A lot of foreign and local visitors frequently go here because of the direct flight that it has withManila. It’s a great place to explore a variety of island and to snorkel and dive to see sunken ships. Coron is also home to a variety of colourful marine life which makes snorkelling and diving in Coron so much fun.

Sabang– This beach village is the nearest place to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park so if you’re going there, you’ll surely pass through this town. The beach here is quiet and beautiful and it’s a great place to relax after your day tour to the underground river. You can also explore the nearby mangrove forest and learn about the ecosystem that it supports.

Batac Tribal Community– An indigenous group of people in Palawan that dwells in the river valley just north of the provincial capital. Some say that there are only less than 500 of them left and these people are slowly disappearing.

Puerto De Sta. Isabel– also called theTaytayPort is one of the historical places to see in Palawan. The fort was used as a military station during the Spanish Era. The fort was built under the order of the Augustinian Recollect Fathers in 1667.

Port Barton– a quiet and beautiful fishing village, you can see here white sand beaches and a lot of beautiful sceneries and attractions. There are some restaurants here too and the place just has a laidback and relaxing atmosphere, activities are island hopping, snorkelling, swimming and a lot more. When you visit port Barton, be sure to check out the Pamoayan Falls as well.

Tabon Cave– The cave is located in the southern part of Palawan and labelled as the “Cradle of Civilisation” of the Philippines. This is where archaeologists found a skull cap and other remains of what they believed as the oldest inhabitants in the country.

Calauit Island– Calauit island will come up as a surprise to everyone because the main feature of this island is the collection of African animals such as giraffes, zebras and gazelles among others that are roaming freely in the wild. This is in response to an international effort to help save the animals in Kenya during the 70’s. Eight species arrived in Calauit in 1977 which include; impalas, giraffes, zebras, bushbucks, waterbucks, gazelles, elands, and topis. From then on, the animals proliferated and existed in this island together with some local species. This island is now a wildlife sanctuary.

Palawan became a part of the world map when Chinese traders and other migrants reached by shores of the Philippines using the land bridges that could be found between Borneo and Palawan. In fact there was a Chinese author who called these islands, Kla-ma-yan for Calamian, Palau-ye for Palawan and Pki-nung for Busuanga. This area was said to be filled with ridges and cliffs. The caves in these areas were also said to be laden with pottery and artifacts. Because of this, Palawan became a center for trade between the Malays and Chinese.

During the 12th century, Malay migrants began settling in Palawan. Their chieftains began to rule many of the settlements there. Because it was near Borneo, the south of Palawan became under the power of Borneo for over two centuries after the Spanish arrived in the Philippines.

Prior to the colonization, the settlers in the Philippines lived off the land. The people would plant their own food, such as palay, ginger, coconut and camote. They also planted sugar and bananas. Apart from these, they also kept pigs, goats and chicken for food. Aside from farming and raising livestock, they also went fishing and hunting to be able to feed their families. The language of that time was a dialect that consisted of only 18 syllables.

Spanish Rule

When the Spanish arrived, the Northern Calamianes Islands was the first area to be colonized. That island ceased to be a part of the mainland Palawan island. During the earlier part of the 17th century, the friars tried to reach out to people in Cuyo, Agutaya, Taytay and Cagayancillo. However the Moro groups were too strong there, so their attempts were futile. However during the 18th century, the Spanish started building churches with garrisons in the towns of Cuyo, Taytay, Linapacan and Balabac. These churches served as protection against the Moro raids. As the structures of these forts were very strong, these forts are still in existence even in the present time. In the year 1749, the Sultanate of Borneo gave the southern part of Palawan to Spain, making the entire vicinity of Palawan under the Spanish rule.

Initially, the area of Paragua, the former name of Palawan, was identified as one province called Calamianes and its capital was Taytay. Later on, it became three provinces namely, Castilla, Asturias and Balabac Island. Castilla was the northern part of the province and the capital was Taytay. Asturias covered the southern part of the Palawan and Puerto Princesa was the capital. Lastly Balabac Island had its capital in Principe Alfonso.

American Rule

After the 1898 Revolution, the Spanish colonization ended. A new civil government was enacted on the 23rd of June in the year 1902. New provincial boundaries were made and old ones were revised during 1903. The name of the province was changed from Paragua to Palawan. Its capital became Puerto Princesa.

The American government took over what the Spanish government had left off. They created reforms and different programs that promoted the development of the province. Schools were constructed all over Palawan. The Americans promoted agriculture.

Palawan is a “Paradise”. In short It is a master piece by the creator. Almost every place and corner of Palawan is magnificent and totally amazing. From the beaches like Honda Bay to the stunning beauty of rock formations at EL Nido, Tourist will definitely enjoy and love Palawan.

Palawan is the place of the Underground River / Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park which won the New 7 Wonders of Nature of the world on November 11, 2011 by UNESCO. Since then, tourist flocked in Palawan to witness the secrets inside the Underground River. Underground River is not only tourist destination that can dropped tourist’s jaw as they visit Palawan. A lot of places Suc as El Nido, Coron… etc that can make you fall in love with the province of Palawan. Underground River wonderful stalactites and stalagmites formation and beautiful beaches are not the only thing will surprise tourist, people of Palawan will also give you a warm welcome.

Aptly nicknamed “the city in a forest,” Puerto Princesa city’s attractions have much to do with its natural wonders and commitment to the environment. In fact, it’s been named the Philippines’ cleanest and greenest city, and has been internationally recognized for environmental excellence.

At El Nido, from the towering marble cliffs and enchanting lagoons to its 100white sandy beaches, lush jungle and mangrove forest, prehistoric caves and waterfalls, El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, which is often referred to as the "Philippines Last Frontier”In the November–December 2007 issue of theNational Geographic Traveler's magazine, Palawan was chosen as one of the best travel destinations in the world, and particularly, it recommended El Nido and the Calamianes Islands In 2012,CNNGo, the travel news website of the international news agency Cable News Network, declared El Nido as the Philippines' Best Beach and Island destination.

Coron Island Palawan is a wedge shaped limestone island at the top part of Palawan. It has seven lakes famous of which is the nationally-acclaimed cleanest lake in the Philippines, the Kayangan Lake. It also has a number of islands with white beaches, clear water and purebeauty of preserved corals aroung the area that was perfect for snorkeling, deepsea fishing and shipwreck diving.